Informal online school to learn about physics?

[mistergrinch]

Lately I’ve been watching the fantastic physics lectures by Leonard Susskind on YouTube, which were offered to the public because of a strong interest in the subject by people who are too old for college. This leads me to my question: what resources are available for someone who wants to learn about subjects like modern physics, astronomy, cosmology etc. at a technical level but is no longer in college? I would love to go back to graduate school and study these subjects, but I suspect there is a strong age bias against someone who is 43 becoming a grad student, and it is rather difficult for me to relocate and become a full-time student in any case.

What I don’t understand is why there isn’t some kind of on-line school where you can learn about these subjects to an advanced level at your convenience. It seems to me if someone put a site like this together in an attractive way at a reasonable price there would be a decent market for it. I’m actually considering creating something like this myself, since there is really nothing available for someone in my position beyond self-study and forums like this. What do people here think of this idea?

 

[R.Mesri]

I think it's a great idea! There is definitely a need for more online resources that are tailored to people who have limited access to traditional education, such as those who are too old for college or unable to relocate. You could create an online school where people could learn about modern physics, astronomy, and cosmology from experts in the field. You could also include courses on related topics such as mathematics, engineering, and computer science. Creating an online school would require a significant amount of time and effort, but with the right combination of content, technology, and pricing, you could potentially create a successful business. You could also partner with universities or research institutes to provide more rigorous courses with instructor feedback and assessments. Good luck with your project! It sounds like an exciting opportunity.